RESPONDING to Tony O's #9 Question

Tony Orpeza's Question & Answer

9.  The image I chose to write about is the one depicting Britain's enormous amount of greed on page 790. I think Strayer chose this particular cartoon because of the volumes of truth it actually speaks. At a time where the world could have been created in a peaceful, equal manner, a country like Britain did everything they absolutely could to extend their power and reach among other civilizations. An example is Britain being defeated in the American Revolution only to go back and try to start an opium war with China. The hand above Egypt, shows me that Britain indeed was plotting a scheme to get a piece of Egypt along with the other countries it has its hands on. I personally do not like this image, but I felt like I could relate to it. Today in America it seems that we owe so many countries so much money. This picture for some reason reminded me of today. The difference is that global bankers and elite families with mass amounts of money are now the "Britain Octopus" with their hands in EVERYTHING. From banking to oil to food supply, the same elite families are tied to vital industries. I suggest doing research on families like the Rothchilds and the Rockefellers to see their impact and their monopolization of the world, not just the United States.

My response:

Hi Tony,

Your #9 answer to the question is spot on, I remember this picture as it had a head of a human being depicting Britain but the body was an octopus with each of its tentacles attached to many other parts of the world. I too agree that it was a race for power, wealth, and discovery which led to greed, bloodshed, control, etc. The last "hand" was hovering over Egypt with possible plans of trying to get a hold of them next shown in that picture. The facial expression of the half human/octopus seemed very greedy and looked up to no good as its literally sucking up all the resources or using the people of the lands it touches. The title its self says "The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters", really shows and says how American's viewed British Imperialism.  It's a very descriptive image that can tell a vivid story with just that illustration. Good choice and nice job on answering the question!